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Brand: Hughes Safety Showers
Hughes EXP-SD-18GS/45G Self-Draining Safety Shower with Eye Wash
Description
The Hughes EXP-SD-18GS/45G is a self-draining emergency shower with a UV resistant lidded eye/face wash, designed for outdoor sites in hot climates.
Why a self-draining shower matters in extreme heat
In strong sun, water standing in exposed pipework after a shower activation can reach alarming temperatures. The datasheet describes the self-draining design as letting that water drain away rather than risk scalding the next operator. The unit is a stainless steel stand with an ASA closed bowl eye wash, giving a minimum 76 litres per minute from the shower and 12 litres per minute from the eye wash, and it meets EN15154 and ANSI Z358.1-2014 as stated by the manufacturer.
The shower is operated by a push down lever, and a foot treadle option provides hands-free activation. The datasheet lists an ambient range of 5 to 55 C, much higher than the 35 C ceiling of the indoor models, and the stainless pipework is also available in a green powder coated finish as EXP-SD-18GS/45G(PC).
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | EXP-SD-18GS/45G (also EXP-SD-18GS/45G(PC)) |
| Pipework and fittings | Stainless steel |
| Operating valve | Stainless steel, full bore, stay open ball valve |
| Shower nozzle | Injection moulded nylon 6 |
| Eye wash | ASA |
| Eye wash diffusers | Chrome plated brass retaining ring, stainless steel filter mesh, plastic body |
| Standard finish | Polished brush |
| Water inlet | 1 1/4 in female BSP |
| Operating pressure | 2 to 6 bar g (29 to 87 psi); higher with optional pressure reducing valve |
| Minimum flow rates | Shower 76 L/min (20 US gal/min); eye wash 12 L/min (3 US gal/min) |
| Ambient temperature | 5 to 55 C (41 to 131 F) |
| Operation | Shower: push down lever; eye wash: pull lid down |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 462 x 738 x 2300 mm |
| Weight | 18 kg (40 lb) |
Pairing it with the supply temperature
Self-draining removes the hot standing water, but it does not cool the supply. If the feed line is buried only shallowly, or runs above ground in the sun, the first water out can still be warm. The EN15154 summary asks for water between 15 and 37 C with 20 to 25 C ideal, and the ANSI summary warns of scalding and greater skin absorption above 38 C, so supply routing and temperature are design points for this model, not just the shower itself.
The listed optional valves include a scald protection valve and a freeze protection valve, which suit a site with large day and night swings. Where the supply simply cannot be kept tepid, a tank fed shower with a chiller, such as the 1500 L EXP-J-14KS/1500, is the manufacturer’s route.
| Hughes model | Configuration | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| EXP-AH-5GS/45G | Trace tape heated shower and eye wash | Outdoor freezing climates |
| EXP-EJ-5GS/45G | Jacketed and insulated shower and eye wash | Solar exposure, warm climates |
| STD-TC-100KS/45G | Temperature controlled shower and eye wash, 300 L heated tank | No hot water supply |
| MPC-H-2GS/11KS | Polar shower within insulated cubicle | Exposed freezing sites |
Options and what to confirm before ordering
Listed options are a foot panel or treadle, shower and eye wash sign, lighting, audible and visual alarm, freeze, scald and pressure reducing valves, a shower rose, a modesty curtain, GRP safety barriers and a deluge tester kit. Confirm the supply temperature at peak summer, the finish, the position of the drain-down water, and whether the area is hazardous, since the datasheet does not give electrical ratings for this unit beyond the optional alarm and light fittings.
How the Hughes EXP-SD-18GS/45G works
The operator pushes the lever down and the full-bore ball valve opens and stays open. Water flows from the shower head and the user can rinse the whole body. Pulling the lid down on the eye wash releases a gentle flow to both eyes. After use the pipework drains itself.
Where the EXP-SD-18GS/45G is used
- Outdoor chemical plants
- Oil and gas sites
- Hot climate locations
- Storage and loading areas
- Laboratories with outdoor access
Selection checklist for the EXP-SD-18GS/45G
- Indoor or outdoor site
- Ambient temperature
- Water inlet size
- Supply pressure
- Supply water temperature
- Finish choice
- Foot treadle need
- Drainage plan
Installation, commissioning and maintenance notes for the EXP-SD-18GS/45G
Fix the unit to a firm base and connect the water inlet. Route the supply pipe so the water stays cool. Test the shower and the eye wash and check the flow. Clear the drain area. Test the unit at regular intervals and keep the eye wash lid clean.
Requesting a quotation for the Hughes EXP-SD-18GS/45G
Please send the site climate, the supply pressure and the finish you need. Seven Star LLC serves industrial customers in Oman and the GCC and replies with a quotation based on the information provided.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G unit type
It is a self-draining safety shower with an eye wash.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G eye wash
The eye and face wash has a UV resistant lid.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G target climate
It is designed for outdoor sites in hot climates.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G self-draining design
The self-draining design lets standing water drain away rather than scald the next operator.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G sun exposure
In strong sun, standing water in exposed pipework can reach high temperatures.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G construction
The unit is a stainless steel stand.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G eye wash bowl
The eye wash has a closed bowl made of ASA.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G shower flow
The minimum shower flow is 76 litres per minute.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G eye wash flow
The minimum eye wash flow is 12 litres per minute.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G shower control
The shower is operated by a push down lever.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G foot treadle
A foot treadle option gives hands-free operation.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G eye wash control
The eye wash starts when the lid is pulled down.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G ambient range
The ambient range is 5 to 55 degrees C.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G coated version
The powder coated green version is EXP-SD-18GS/45G(PC).
EXP-SD-18GS/45G pipework
The pipework and fittings are stainless steel.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G valve
The valve is a full bore, stay open ball valve in stainless steel.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G shower nozzle
The shower nozzle is injection moulded nylon 6.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G diffusers
The eye wash diffusers have a stainless steel filter mesh.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G finish
The standard finish is polished brush.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G water inlet
The water inlet is 1 1/4 inch female BSP.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G operating pressure
The operating pressure is 2 to 6 bar g.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G pressure reducing
An optional pressure reducing valve allows higher supply pressure.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G dimensions
The size is 462 x 738 x 2300 mm.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G weight
The weight is 18 kg.
EXP-SD-18GS/45G supply temperature
The first water out of a shallow or sunlit supply line can still be warm, so route the feed line with care.
Shower records for the EXP-SD-18GS/45G
Record the test date, the flow check and the name of the person who tested the unit.
Choosing the right EXP-SD-18GS/45G finish
Choose the polished brush or the powder coated finish from the site environment.
Documents and quotation
Two Hughes documents are linked from this page: the English datasheet for EXP-SD-18GS/45G and the installation, operation and maintenance guide for its family, both unaltered. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat and prepares quotations for EXP-SD-18GS/45G and related Hughes models once the request states the minimum and maximum ambient temperature, the zone and gas group where relevant, and the supply route. More site safety equipment is listed under Safety and PPE.
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About brand
Hughes Safety Showers is a UK manufacturer of emergency safety showers, eye/face washes and decontamination equipment, headquartered in Stockport, England. The company traces its origin to JD Hughes Fabrications, founded in 1950, which began to manufacture emergency shower and eye wash equipment specifically in 1968, and it is now part of the Justrite Safety Group.
Emergency showers and eye washes
The Hughes range covers indoor and outdoor tank fed and plumbed-in safety showers, plumbed and self-contained eye washes, mobile safety showers and portable decontamination showers, built to meet EN15154 and ANSI Z358.1-2014. Models are offered for cold climates, hot climates and hazardous areas, and the company brochure lists ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.
Hughes equipment at Seven Star LLC
Seven Star LLC lists selected Hughes safety showers and eye washes with the manufacturer datasheet for each model, so the configuration, water supply and temperature range can be checked before a request for quotation. State the hazard, supply pressure, ambient temperature range and any hazardous-area class when asking for a quotation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does self-draining mean here?
Water left in the pipework after use drains away so that sun-heated standing water does not scald the next user.
What is its maximum ambient temperature?
55 C (131 F) according to the datasheet.
How is the shower started?
With a push down lever, or a foot treadle option for hands-free use.
What flows does it provide?
76 L/min for the shower and 12 L/min for the eye wash, as minimums.
Is a green finish available?
Yes. The datasheet lists EXP-SD-18GS/45G(PC), powder coated green.
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